In the end, Benfica escaped defeat. The “Eagles” drew 1-1 away at Moreirense in the first match of the fourth round of the Primeira Liga, equalizing in the 90’+8’ minute with a penalty from Marcos Leonardo, thereby avoiding defeat. However, the result still leaves them two points behind the top and with leaders Sporting Lisbon, Porto, and Famalicão waiting for a draw in the big derby at “José Alvalade” between the “lions” and the “dragons,” so none of their major rivals can gain a +5 advantage.
On their part, the hosts find themselves in the same position as the Lusitanians and seem capable of causing “damage” this season.
In fact, they saw a goal canceled in the first half via VAR, but in the second half, they took the lead with a fortunate goal from Ofori in the 84th minute, which was initially ruled offside but counted after VAR review, only for the capital city team to equalize in stoppage time.
Detailed schedule:
Friday 30/8
Moreirense-Benfica 1-1
Saturday 31/8
Santa Clara-Vilafranquense 17:30
Estrela Amadora-Casa Pia 20:00
Boavista-Estoril
Sporting-Porto 22:30
Sunday 1/9
Nacional-Farense 17:30
Rio Ave-Arouca 20:00
Guimarães-Famalicão 22:30
Gil Vicente-Braga